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Mental Health as a Feminist Issue [Kitchen Table Series]
Jan. 3, 2018—Mental Health as a Feminist Issue Tuesday, January 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Sarratt 363 Mental health affects every aspect of life, even if an individual doesn’t have a diagnosed disorder. Learn about how the feminist movement is working to destigmatize issues pertaining to mental health. Kitchen Table Series (KTS) is a peer-facilitated discussion for undergraduate students about current gender-related...
2018 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series
Jan. 1, 2018—Journey to Leadership in Nursing and Beyond: Insight for Future Nurse Leaders Tuesday, January 9 | Noon | Vanderbilt School of Nursing, Nursing Annex Room 155 Alicia Georges, EdD, FAAN, is professor and chair of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and the Graduate Center of...
Creating Healthy Boundaries [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Creating Healthy Boundaries [Project Safe] Tuesday, January 30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 This presentation discusses the importance of healthy boundaries in many different types of relationships. Participants will learn to think about what their own boundaries are, how to understand someone else’s boundaries, and how to navigate relationships when their own boundaries are not being respected.
Yoga for Trauma Survivors [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Yoga for Trauma Survivors [Project Safe] Tuesday, January 30 | 9:15–10:45 a.m. | Center for Student Wellbeing In collaboration with the Center for Student Wellbeing, Project Safe will be offering a 90-minute program for Survivors of Trauma. The first 30 minutes will an informative session about the ways trauma impacts the body and the benefits of yoga practice. The...
Get Out of My Life: Stalking and Harassment [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Get Out of My Life: Stalking and Harassment [Project Safe] Wednesday, January 17 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 In honor of January’s Stalking Awareness Month, come learn about how to recognize the warning signs of stalking and harassment, and what resources are available.
Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop [Project Safe] Thursday, January 11 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Rand 308 The Escalation Workshop is a 90-minute training consisting of a video and facilitated discussion on the topic of relationship violence. Participants learn about the prevalence and warning signs of dating violence and how to support a friend.
K.C. Potter Center Welcome Back Brunch
Dec. 12, 2017—K.C. Potter Center Welcome Back Brunch Monday, January 8 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | K.C. Potter Center Let’s celebrate the beginning of another great semester together at this year’s Welcome Back Brunch! Complete with a pancake and toppings bar, mocktail mimosas, fruit bowls, sausage patties, and more, this year’s Welcome Back Brunch is sure to be a great time....
Nutrition 101: Developing Healthy Workplace Habits [Work-Life Workshops]
Dec. 12, 2017—Nutrition 101: Developing Healthy Workplace Habits Wednesday, January 31 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Marilyn Holmes, MS, RDN, LDN, Associate Director, Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions.
What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy [Women in the Academy]
Dec. 12, 2017—What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy Wednesday, January 24 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Buttrick 123 Alyssa Hasty, Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Cara Tuttle Bell, Director, Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with...
Feminism & Faith January Meetings
Dec. 12, 2017—Feminism & Faith: A Discussion Group for Navigating Religion and Identity Tuesday, January 9 & 23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | The Women’s Center Join us for conversation about feminism and faith! Our small discussion group gathers every-other-week to share our stories, raise our questions, and engage with various experiences on these topics. Light dinner provided, contact Maria Michonski at maria.a.bednar@vanderbilt.edu...